Key Takeaways — AP World History Modern Period 3 (1750-1900) The ideals of the Enlightenment inspired a wave of independence movements and revolutions throughout the Americas and Europe that promoted liberty and other democratic values. These new governments, however, extended full legal and political rights to only a limited class of people. The concept of […]
Key Takeaways — AP World History Period 2 (1450-1750) The Americas became part of the global trade network, spurred by the Columbian Exchange. New diseases, crops, people, and cultures were distributed throughout the world. Technological improvements in shipbuilding and gunpowder weapons allowed European empires to form and exercise a more prominent role in world affairs, […]
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 is a one-day computer exam you’ll most likely take after your second year of medical school. It assesses your understanding of, and ability to apply, important concepts of the sciences that are basic to practicing medicine. Questions about Step USMLE 1? We’ve got answers! [ Read Next: USMLE […]
As part of your medical school applications, some schools may require you to take the CASPer exam. But wait, what’s CASPer? And isn’t dealing with the MCAT enough? Preparing for and taking the MCAT is a huge undertaking already, but once you take it, you’re done… right? The answer is, not quite. To round out […]
Do you have dreams of becoming a physician but also an itch to travel the world? With all the years and long shifts required to pursue a career in medicine, it may seem like you’re confined within the sterile walls of a hospital. However, with advancing technology and growing demands overseas, doctors are now more […]
GPA and MCAT score. These are the two primary things on everyone’s mind when they start thinking about putting together their medical school applications. And why not? After all, one’s MCAT score and GPA serve as quantifiable metrics that are useful in comparing applicants, and everyone knows that med schools weigh them heavily when ranking pre-med […]
A post-baccalaureate program—or post-bacc—is a program completed after graduation from college. Students can enroll in a post-baccalaureate program with a variety of goals: to complete a second BA/BS degree, to attain a graduate certificate, or to complete prerequisite courses for admission into medical school or other graduate programs. Most post-baccalaureate programs take one to two […]
Once you receive your MD or DO, you throw your cap into the air, walk into the nearest hospital, and begin your hard-earned career in medicine, right? Well, not so fast. It turns out finishing medical school is just one milestone (albeit a very important one) in your journey to becoming a physician. While those two words […]
When choosing a medical school, your first order of business is to decide what’s important to you. Do you want a traditional program focused around lectures or a program centered around Problem-Based Learning (PBL)? In what sort of learning environment do you thrive best? Do you want to live and study in a city, town, […]
Studying for the USMLE may seem like a daunting task due to large quantity of information it covers. However, if you know what to study and how to study for the USMLE Step 1, getting a good grasp the material tested, it is possible. Active use of material increases retention and facilitates recall. Repetition makes […]